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One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question:

If a married couple involve in SEX without actual intercourse i.e hugging, kissing, oral sex without releasing the SEMEN, do they have to purify (take bath) them selves to perform prayer ? Upto what level a couple can go without having the need to take bath, to purify themselves.

We use to do ORAL SEX is it allowed in ISLAM ? Does the wife has to PURIFY her self when only the man release his semen.   Need clarification on this.

Thank you,

Your brother in Islam

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Answer:

Requirements of Gusl

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Your question: If a married couple involve in SEX without actual intercourse i.e hugging, kissing, oral sex without releasing the SEMEN, do they have to purify (take bath) them selves to perform prayer ? Upto what level a couple can go without having the need to take bath, to purify themselves.

Ghusl or full bath of purification is required for two reasons:

The couple have had actual intercourse (whether the semen has been released or not),

And ejaculation.

If a couple are engaged in hugging, kissing, etc. and the semen is not released, there is no need for a full bath or ghusl.

Your question: We use to do ORAL SEX is it allowed in ISLAM ? Does the wife has to PURIFY her self when only the man release his semen.   Need clarification on this.

The scholars of Islam are unanimous that Oral Sex, whereby the wife touches her husband’s sex organ with her mouth, is a disliked and impure act; and thus the believers, who sincerely fear Allah and the Last Day must abstain from it.

But, in case, the wife for any reason arouses her husband’s sex organ with her hand or any other part of her body, and he releases his semen, there is no harm. In such a case, ghusl will be obligatory only on the husband and not the wife.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your Brother in Islam,

Burhan